How can I get skills in Windows administration

I don't have experience in windows environment but I don't know where to start I do have CCNA and it does not help a lot in my work in IT , I really need more skills and knowledge , but I am unable to find a way to get skills by my own.
Is there any school or certification , home lab maybe .... any suggestion to get experience?

Thank you

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nelson8403

Home lab for sure, setup a few windows VMs with an active directory server (you can get trials of all the licenses, or go through a school if you have an educational email) and practice working with group policy, setting up users etc

mustafafekaiki

Thank you Nelson8403 . Do you have a suggestion if I can get a small server to play with at home. I can't really do a lot at work ,
Thant's why i want to practice at home.

NetworkNewb

mustafafekaiki wrote: »

Do you have a suggestion if I can get a small server to play with at home.

Install a free trial license of Windows server onto a VM.